Ouranoupolis | Mount Athos | Halkidiki | A Cinematic Short Film

The village was named after the nearby ancient city of Uranopolis that was founded by Cassander's brother Alexarchus in the late 4th century BC. and was later destroyed by an earthquake.
In the 1920s, many refugees from Turkey settled in the village and established rug manufacturing.
In 1926, the old Tower of Prosforion was leased from the monks of Vatopedi to Sydney and Joice Loch who were based there till their deaths in 1955 and 1982. The tower now houses the Christian Chalkidiki Exhibition.
In 1956, a road was built to the village along the old pilgrim route.
Mount Athos (UNESCO World Heritage Convention)
An Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. The 'Holy Mountain', which is forbidden to women and children, is also a recognized artistic site. The layout of the monasteries (about 20 of which are presently inhabited by some 1,400 monks) had an influence as far afield as Russia, and its school of painting influenced the history of Orthodox art.
Shot with Dji Mavic Air 2
Music:
Genesis - Tristan Barton
Filmed & Edited by:
John Kokotinis
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